Washing machine rinse mode (icon)
Most manufacturers of washing machines have designated all modes and functions using labels. The user does not have to think about which button means what. But there are also washing machines that have nothing but badges. How then do you understand which one means rinsing, which one means washing, which one means spinning? Let's focus on the rinse mode, find out its designation and how to use it correctly.
What does the Rinse icon look like?
Regardless of the brand of washing machine, the rinse mode is indicated by the same icon. It looks like a basin with a wavy line or straight lines indicating the presence of water. All programs that are available on washing machines are divided into four groups:
- washing stages;
- main modes;
- additional modes;
- special functions.
The rinsing mode belongs to the first group. On many washing machines it is located separately, so you can easily rinse your laundry in the washing machine without starting the washing process. We also note that sometimes the rinsing program is combined with spinning. In this case, you will see the inscription “Rinse + Spin” on the washing machine. In this case, in order to just rinse the item, the spin will need to be turned off.
The water will drain automatically during rinsing.
In machines with the inscription “Rinse”, the spin cycle must be turned on, if necessary. This differentiation of washing stages is necessary in order not to spoil items made from delicate fabrics, because some of them are prohibited from being wrung out.
How to use this mode
Using the rinse mode is quite simple.On machines such as Samsung, Lg, Indesit, you just need to turn the toggle switch to the “Rinse” position. A very useful feature in machines is additional rinsing. It is turned on by pressing a button or a combination of buttons on the control panel. But you can’t set additional rinsing for all programs.
For example, this function can be used for the “Baby Clothes” and “Cotton” programs. But for accelerated modes, for example, “Quick 30”, “Express 15”, “Hand Wash”, this function is not applicable. It's all about the duration of the cycle; it is physically impossible to shorten an already short wash.
Due to the fact that quite a large number of low-quality washing powders for automatic machines have appeared on the modern market, the quality of washing has become noticeably worse. The fact is that the powder is simply very poorly soluble in water and, accordingly, the solution is less well enriched with cleaning chemicals. Moreover, undissolved granules eat into the fabric, leaving chemical traces and a pungent odor on it.
If you run into such powder, there is no need to wash your clothes. Run the rinse mode separately several times in a row or the secondary rinse mode a couple of times. The machine will soak the items in cold water for an hour and remove all undissolved powder from the fabric, along with the unpleasant odor and dangerous allergens.
Repeated rinsing is great even if you were careless to wash your baby’s clothes in low-quality powder.
There may not be a rinse icon on the washing machine, and the inscription may not be preserved. Then the instructions will help us.Determine the place on the selector or control panel where there should presumably be a button or light indicating rinsing and try to start the program. In this simple way, you can recognize any necessary programs on an old, worn-out washing machine control panel.
Another question interests users who often use a separate rinsing program: how much additional water does the machine spend when rinsing again, is it too expensive? In our opinion, the washing machine can only spend so much water. Certainly less money than you will spend later on being treated for some kind of eczema caused by wearing something that has been poorly rinsed from powder. Saving water in this case is fraught with consequences, although, of course, everyone decides for themselves.
To summarize, we note that this icon is not difficult to find on the control panel of the washing machine. Its image is intuitive, but even if someone has difficulty recognizing it, this publication will help you. Well, if you are interested in deciphering some other designations of the modes and functions of the washing machine, read the article Signs on the washing machineWe hope this information will help you. Good luck!
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6 reader comments
Of course, I would like the option to rinse clothes in running water, to choose the number of minutes of rinsing in running water, unfortunately, I have not seen such machines yet. Maybe washing machine manufacturers will think about this.
Dear Ahmed! Your wish addresses a pressing problem in a timely manner. I am pleased to inform you that I have solved rinsing in running water both theoretically and practically. The problem is that I still can’t find a washing machine manufacturer willing to produce a machine with my invention. A washing machine as simple as nails. cheap, reliable and durable.
Does the water heat up during rinse mode or not?
Any friction increases the temperature.
How to do just a spin without water?
Well, they didn’t really answer. I selected the Rinse mode with the button, closed the door, and turned on the machine with the Start button. The light under the lock is flashing. And nothing happens. It's like the washing machine isn't turned on. What is the reason?